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Bandar Reda
Secretary General & CEO of Arab British Chamber of CommerceMr Bandar Ali Reda joined the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, on 1st March 2019, as Secretary General and CEO, becoming the fourth person to lead the Chamber since its foundation almost five decades ago.
As CEO, Mr Reda contributes his expertise by drawing on his wealth of experience as a diplomat and extensive time spent in the private sector to ensure the Chamber moves to the next level.
Mr Reda has a distinguished professional career of more than a decade in banking and corporate industry at SABB HSBC Saudi Arabia, prior to senior positions in the diplomatic service of his country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he served as Commercial Attaché in the UK & Europe, based in London, and in Italy and as part of the Saudi delegation to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris.
Mr Reda holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Orlando, USA. He has been an Executive Member of the Saudi-Italian Business Council, the Council of Saudi Chambers; a Member of the Business Youth Committee, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce; a Member of the Saudi Economy Association; and a Member of the Saudi Arabian legal accountants.
Mr Reda has demonstrated his experience and abilities in his roles in both public and private sectors.
Since taking up his post, Mr Reda has successfully steered the Chamber throughout the difficult months of the pandemic and lockdown, a period which presented unprecedented challenges for international trade and the business community. Under Mr Bandar Reda’s guidance and leadership, the Chamber not only continued all its activities uninterrupted but extended its services during this period and has reinforced its reputation as the leading strategic business services organisation in the UK dedicated to strengthening Arab-British trade and building closer business co-operation.
Abdeslam El-Idrissi
Deputy CEO & Secretary General of Arab British Chamber of CommerceMr Abdeslam El-Idrissi is proud to have served the best part of over 36 years with the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, serving both as Director of Trade Services, Acting General Manager and now his present position as Deputy CEO and Secretary General. During this time, he has cultivated strong relationships with British Chambers, Government bodies, educational institutions, NGOs across both the Arab world and the UK regions, as well as the UK-Arab business communities as a whole.
To this end, Mr El-Idrissi is in much demand across the regions as a keynote speaker and as one of the UK’s leading experts on UK-Arab trade relations.
He is also a key member of the Institute of Export where in the past he has held the position of Vice Chair of the Institute of Export, London Branch for a period of 7 years.
Zoe Buckingham
Founder & Managing Director of Zoe Buckingham LtdZoë is an experienced marketing consultant with a strong track record of supporting international business expansion and helping to secure investment. Her specialist areas are finance, fintech, professional services, technology, law and healthcare. Zoë has outstanding people skills and is accustomed to navigating different cultures. She is has worked with organisations across Europe, North America and the Middle East.
A branding expert with a strong foothold in the digital world, Zoë brings together stakeholders around a shared creative and technical vision. She is an accomplished writer who can get to the essence of a client business succinctly and powerfully.
Zoë is well networked both in the UK and internationally. She is a Freeman of the City of London, on the Court of the Worshipful Company of World Traders, a regular presenter of webinars for the Financial Services Club and for a majlis in Bahrain. She is an active and well recognised member of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce in London.
Bryan Erazo
Business Development Manager - Government Inspections Services & International Trade at TUV Rheinland UK LimitedOur speaker is a seasoned professional in the field of Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) for Arab Markets and numerous other countries that operate under the same scheme.
With a strong background in international trade and governmental services, they possess extensive expertise in facilitating exports to various countries across Africa and the Middle East.
Andrew Robertson
Director of Private Care at Moorfields Private Eye HospitalAndrew has been Director of Private Care at Moorfields Eye Hospital for the past three and a half years. Prior to that Andrew managed a number of major private hospitals, mainly medical and surgical but also neuro-rehab and mental health. Immediately before joining Moorfields Andrew was Chief Executive Officer of King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone, central London.
Simon Denton
Managing Director of Sovereign (UK) Ltd and Sovereign Group Services LtdSimon has over 30 years’ experience and expertise in the international tax planning, trustee, corporate services, fiduciary and the market entry industry.
His career started with The Consult Group in the Principality of Andorra before joining the Gibraltar offices, the HQ of Sovereign in 1990. As MD of Sovereign Trust in Gibraltar, he served 2 terms as Chairman of the Association of Trust & Company Managers and was a member of the Gibraltar Government Financial Sector Legislation Committee.
Moving to London in 1996 to establish Sovereign’s UK subsidiaries, he continues to be the Managing Director of these two companies.
Simon has been a director of The Sovereign Group, was the Chairperson of the UK Chapter of The Offshore Institute, is still the Vice President of The Royal Society of Fellows, continues to be a member of The Institute of Management, is the founder and Chairman of International Professionals Association Ltd, and is a regular lecturer and speaker at tax planning and financial services conventions throughout the world.
Aside from his career exploits, Simon was once a professional squash player, currently is an international cyclist, a Rugby Football Union referee and has recently qualified as a Sports Mind Coach.
Adam Ali
Director of Pharmacy Education at CBH Education LimitedAdam Ali is a pharmacist with a decade of experience covering senior rolse in the pharmaceutical industry, Healthcare Project Management and Lead Pharmacist with a cluster of practices. Adam has also taught in schools in both the private and state sector, to develop his educational experience. Adam is Director Pharmacy at CBH Education and still retains a lead role as an independent prescriber.
Muslim Kanji
Managing Director of Cruxton Travel - Business Class is Our BusinessMuslim Kanji with a precept 'referrals is our lifeline' is founder partner of Cruxton Travel (established 1986) . With extensive experience in Travel Management & Travel Challenges he has built a sustainable portfolio of HNWIs - UK & Global Corporates - Family Offices - Consulates & Foreign Embassies - NGOs . Muslim with his team of highly experienced Travel Consultants crafts travel itineraries be it First Business Premium Economy , Luxury Hotel & Apartments with utmost attention on details offering best deals without cutting corners.
Mohamad Daher
CEO of Credit Financier Invest LimitedMr. Mohamad Daher is a senior finance and sales specialist with strong background in FX and CFDs trading with over 10 years’ experience. His areas of expertise are Sales , Team Leading , Finance, Risk Management and Regulatory Reporting .
Mr. Mohamad joined CFI in Lebanon as sales trader before being promoted to Assistant CEO. Prior to that, he was part of the Middle Office Team at Societe General Investment Bank (SGIB) in Paris. He also served in the Middle Office Control Team at Lyxor Asset Management in Paris, a European asset management specialist with expertise in all investment styles. Mr. Daher moved to the United Kingdom since October 2019 as part of CFI UK Team and he is currently the Chief Executive Officer where his target is to develop UK Market and contribute in the firm success.
Mr. Daher holds a Master Degree in Banking, Finance and Risk Management from “Université Sorbonne Paris Nord”. He is also FCA certified with Senior Management Functions SMF1 and SMF3 Executive Director.
Dr. Imran Zawwar
Chief Executive Officer at London Strategy CentreDr Imran Zawwar is an executive development strategist with experience in Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Australia. He is a former Naval officer, and prior to his role with London Strategy Centre (LSC) he was working at Cranfield as Regional Director Executive Development Programmes and Asst. Professor Strategic Management. He has led several executive and corporate development engagements/programmes.
He is an accomplished executive with a proven track record of leading complex portfolios and diverse teams with a vision to transform the learning experience using immersive, experiential and authentic learning opportunities working collaboratively to implement evidence-based change, underpinned by rigorous scholarly analysis.
Imran holds an MBA with two Academic Gold Medals; MS in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University with Highest Academic Distinction and a PhD in Entrepreneurial Economics from Cranfield School of Management.
Dr Adnan Alturkistani
Board Member at London Strategy CentreDr. Adnan is a senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience, specializing in driving digital transformation programs to help organizations achieve their objectives. With a Ph.D. in Lean Management, he possesses the technical expertise and leadership skills necessary to navigate the complexities of this process. Throughout his career, Adnan has achieved notable successes, including developing and implementing strategic plans that led to a 20% increase in annual revenue over three years. He has also excelled in sales management, consistently exceeding quarterly targets by 15% through effective strategies and team mentorship. Additionally, he has implemented supply chain management systems resulting in significant cost reductions and improved efficiency. Furthermore, Adnan's expertise extends to designing employee onboarding programs that have reduced time to productivity by 30%. Lastly, he has successfully led the implementation of CRM systems, driving increased customer retention and sales productivity. Through these accomplishments, Adnan has demonstrated his ability to lead digital transformation initiatives and deliver tangible results for organizations.
David Jones
Founder and CEO of The Talent Enterprise, UAEDavid Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Talent Enterprise, where he oversees business growth and expansion globally. He plays a crucial role in cultivating key client relationships and spearheads research and innovation initiatives to identify future human capital priorities. With an extensive background of over 34 years in human capital, including 26 years in the Middle East, David has collaborated with clients in more than 40 countries on various talent, leadership, assessment, performance, transformation, innovation, and inclusion projects. He is proficient in utilizing diverse psychometric instruments and holds degrees from prestigious universities. David is a sought-after advisor to policymakers and organizational leaders on human capital matters and regularly lectures at renowned universities worldwide. He is an accomplished author with several published books and forthcoming research contributions. In addition to his professional accomplishments, David is an avid cyclist with a notable collection of bicycles and motorbikes.
Dr Ibrahim Alharthi
Chief Executive Officer at Madinah Institute for Leadership & EntrepreneurshipDr. Ibrahim is a business and academic professional dedicated to contributing to the nation's development through evidence-based policy review and specialized programs. With a Ph.D. in Management and extensive experience in various business functions, he brings a practical understanding of stakeholder priorities. Currently serving as the CEO of the Madinah Institute, he leads institutional transformation and fosters strategic alliances. Previously, Dr. Ibrahim held leadership positions at Saudi BinLadin Group, where he established an R&D unit and oversaw digital transformation and IT planning. His expertise also extends to operations management, contract negotiations, and project leadership. With a commitment to evidence-based policymaking, Dr. Ibrahim contributes to sustainable development and organizational advancement.
Stephen Rowe
VP, Training Solutions at BAES SDTStephen is a highly experienced marine mechanical engineer with a diverse background in both military and industry settings. He began his career in the UK MOD, working on Royal Navy vessels in design authority roles before taking a sabbatical in Indonesia to teach marine technical skills. Returning to the UK MOD, Stephen became a lead mechanical engineer and design authority for small UK Forces craft. He then transitioned to the private sector, where he worked with Rolls Royce Marine Power and later joined BAE Systems, leading support and training efforts for submarine programs. Stephen's career took him to Saudi Arabia, where he worked on various projects and assumed leadership positions. He also attended strategic leadership programmes at renowned universities. Upon returning to the UK, he held a director position at Ultra Electronics, leading ship regeneration projects and securing major contracts. In his most recent role at Thales, Stephen led the Mine Counter Measures business. Currently, he is Vice President Training Solutions in Saudi Arabia, responsible for developing and delivering vocational and leadership training. Stephen is a dedicated family man and has a keen interest in international affairs, social history, and photography.
Pim Dale
Advisory Board Member at London Strategy CentrePim is the CEO and Co-founder of Advanced Logic Analytics Ltd, a SaaS Fintech company specializing in AI, behavioral science, and data analytics solutions for financial services firms. He provides strategic direction and manages the leadership team of the company. With a strong background in IT leadership, Pim has a track record of helping companies achieve their business objectives by driving innovation, expanding vertically, and nurturing talent. He brings extensive general management experience across various functions and has successfully created and grown high-growth businesses globally. Pim has over 30 years of IT experience and has held senior executive roles at Dell Corporation, where he developed global distribution and retail networks in emerging markets. He has worked with renowned brands in the industry and serves as a non-executive Director for Accomplish Financial Ltd and A&O IT Group. Pim is known for challenging industry norms and developing breakthrough strategies for global industries.